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Rivers, Russell, Benhaim win IFFR Short Tigers
UK wins two of three Canon Tiger Awards at International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR); Serbia-Germany short submitted to EFAs.
Busan director refuses request to step down
Busan Metropolitan City has asked Lee Yong-kwan to step down as festival director of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) ahead of its 20th edition.
Marco Mueller takes Beijing role
Former Rome Film Festival director Marco Mueller has been appointed chief consultant to the Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) as the five-year-old festival strives to become a world-class event.
Sundance
Sundance: Magnolia swoops on Results
Magnolia has swooped on world rights to the Guy Pearce and Cobie Smulders comedy set to premiere in Park City on January 27. Meanwhile A24 was understood to be in advanced talks for US rights to The End Of The Tour.
Rotterdam
Rivers, Russell, Benhaim win IFFR Short Tigers
UK wins two of three Canon Tiger Awards at International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR); Serbia-Germany short submitted to EFAs.
Berlin
Celluloid Dreams boards Jafar Panahi’s Taxi
EXCLUSIVE: Director issues statement on his reasons for defying filmmaking ban.
Cannes
Coen brothers to head Cannes jury
Palme d’Or winners Joel and Ethan Coen will serve as presidents of the jury for the 68th Festival de Cannes.
Chile Factory directors unveiled
VENTANA SUR: The four Chilean directors who will take part in creating the opening night film of Cannes 2015 Directors’ Fortnight were unveiled on December 3.
Thierry Fremaux gives masterclass
Cannes Film Festival chief Thierry Fremaux spoke of his “special love” for Argentina, proposed a ban on selfies on the red carpet and called for a relaxing of distribution windows in a masterclass at Ventana Sur on December 2.
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Sokurov aiming for Cannes with Louvre film
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Kino Lorber acquires Li’l Quinquin
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Roadside Attractions picks up Mommy
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Festival execs reveal top tips
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CBS Films takes Pride in US
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Drafthouse acquires Cannes hit The Tribe
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Kino Lorber says hello, Goodbye
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Lightning seals Cannes deals
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Adopt Films acquires Winter Sleep
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Saban Films, Roadside saddle up on Homesman
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ABC-Cinemien takes Cannes six-pack
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Fidalgo takes two more Cannes titles
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Curzon acquires eight Cannes titles
AFM
Front Row locks 26 films from AFM
EXCLUSIVE: Oliver Stone and Audiard dramas, Mel Gibson action Blood Father and Ben Wheatley’s Free Fire among haul.
Venice
Magnolia acquires Venice winner Pigeon
The distributor has acquired US rights to Roy Andersson’s absurdist comedy that scooped the top prize at this year’s Venice Film Festival.
Venice Biennale College selects 12 projects
Up to three low-budget features will be greenlit from the 12 selections.
RADiUS swoops on Venice hit Goodnight Mommy
EXCLUSIVE: RADiUS has picked up North American rights from Films Distribution to the recent Orrizonti premiere.
Venice Market finds niche with gap financing market
Several projects in Venice’s inaugural European Gap-Financing Co-Production Market are on the verge of completing their financing.
Pigeon wins Golden Lion in Venice
Venice awards go to Roy Andersson dark comedy, Andrei Konchalovsky drama, Hungry Hearts.
The Dinner wins Europa Cinemas Venice Label
Ivano de Matteo’s Italian film to receive promotional support from Europa Cinemas.
Toronto
TIFF audiences honour Imitation
The Toronto International Film Festival leadership announced the juried and audience award winners as the 39th annual event wrapped on Sunday (September 14).
Hong Kong
Festival execs reveal top tips
Leading figures from film festivals in Cannes, London, Edinburgh and Hong Kong revealed their top tips for standing out from the rest when gaining selection to festivals.
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IFFR 2015: Opening night
Pictures from the opening night of the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2015.
